Lion Bobcat Adventure
Adventure Type: Required
Number of Requirements: 4
Typical Time to Complete: 1 meeting, plus an at-home activity
Parent Involvement: High, adult partner or guardian required
Preparation Needed: Low
Activity Level: Low to moderate
Indoor or Outdoor: Primarily indoor
Special Requirements: Parent safety guide completed at home
Supplies Snapshot: Lion Handbooks, pencils, crayons, parent safety guide
The Lion Bobcat adventure welcomes Lion Cub Scouts to Scouting. Through fun, hands-on activities, Lions get to know their den and begin building confidence as part of a group.
Lions are introduced to the Scout Law and learn what it means to be friendly. They also explore the Cub Scout motto, “Do Your Best,” and share ways they have practiced it in everyday life.
With support from their adult partners, Lions learn important lessons about character, responsibility, and safety. This adventure gives them a strong start and prepares them for the exciting Scouting experiences ahead.
Lion Bobcat Adventure Requirements
Lion Bobcat Adventure Requirements
- Get to know the members of your den.
- Have your Lion adult partner or den leader read the Scout Law to you. Demonstrate your understanding of being Friendly
- Share with your Lion adult partner, during a den meeting or at home, a time when you have demonstrated the Cub Scout motto “Do your Best”.
- At home, with your parent or legal guardian do the activities in the booklet “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.”
Printable requirements for the Lion Bobcat Adventure
Checkoff sheet to keep track of your den's progress on the Lion Bobcat Adventure
Printable checkoff sheet for the Lion Badge (for den or individual use)
Resources for the Lion Bobcat Adventure
Sample Den Meeting Plan for the Lion Bobcat Adventure
The Lion Bobcat den meeting plan helps Lions start their scouting journey by learning the basics of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. It includes fun and simple activities like making hand puppets to introduce themselves and acting out friendly scenarios to practice being kind. Lions also share stories about doing their best, helping them understand the importance of effort and teamwork. A snack break gives them time to relax and talk about what they’ve learned.
The meeting wraps up by connecting the activities to scouting values and encouraging Lions to practice these lessons at home. Parents are involved throughout the meeting and complete a safety guide with their Lions later. This plan creates a positive and supportive environment, making young Scouts feel welcome and excited about scouting. It’s a great first step in building confidence, learning good character, and preparing for more adventures in the future.
More Ways to Complete the Requirements
Requirement 1: Getting to Know the Den
Get to know the members of your den.
Help Lions feel welcome by giving everyone a chance to share something about themselves. Keep introductions playful and brief, and change partners during activities so Scouts get to know more than one person.
Easy Option: Sing a simple name game as a group. It requires very few supplies and helps Lions learn one another’s names while having fun. See The Wigalo Song.
More resources:
- Play Introduction Games: Use fun games that encourage the scouts to interact and talk to each other. Games like Elbow Balloon Pass or Show Me the Truth are good choices.
- Den Doodle: The den doodle is a craft project that can be used to track attendance, reward good behavior, and completion of requirements.
- Den Flag: A den flag is a craft that can bring your den together by getting to know everyone’s name and having a symbol that everyone
- Hand Puppet Introductions: Cub Scouts and adult partners make hand puppets that reflect themselves and use the puppets to share about themselves.
- Lions Talk and Lions Listen: The Cub Scout sign is a way to help Cub Scouts learn good manners and communication skills.
Requirement 2: Being Friendly
Have your Lion adult partner or den leader read the Scout Law to you. Demonstrate your understanding of being Friendly
Use familiar examples—such as inviting someone to play, sharing, or offering kind words—to help Lions understand friendliness. A quick discussion or role-playing activity can show them how friendly choices make everyone feel included.
Easy Option: Play the The Compliment Game or color some Compliment Cards and exchange them.
More resources
- Scout Law Game: Cub Scouts learn about the Scout Law by playing a game with craft sticks.
- Scout Law Word Search Puzzle: Find the 12 points of the Scout Law in this puzzle activity.
- Friendship Zipper Pull: Cub Scouts will make a friendship zipper pull for another Cub Scout.
- The Colorful Scout Law: Coloring activity for the Scout Law.
- See additional resources for the Scout Law here.
Requirement 3: Doing Your Best
Share with your Lion adult partner, during a den meeting or at home, a time when you have demonstrated the Cub Scout motto “Do your Best”.
Explain that doing your best means giving a task your full effort, even when it is difficult or does not turn out perfectly. Give Lions time to think of a personal example, and encourage them as they share it with the group.
Easy Option: Ask each Lion to draw a picture of a time they tried their best and then describe it to an adult partner or the den. All you need is paper and crayons. See When Am I Doing My Best?.
Requirement 4: Personal Safety
At home, with your parent or legal guardian do the activities in the booklet “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.”
Let families know that this part of the adventure is completed privately at home with a parent or legal guardian. Provide clear instructions, an easy way to access the parent guide, and a reasonable completion date.
Easy Option: Send parents one short message containing the guide, the completion date, and a request to confirm when the activity is finished. No den meeting time or group discussion is needed. See Child Abuse Protection Review.
Frequently Asked Questions for the Lion Bobcat Adventure
What is the Lion Bobcat adventure?
The Lion Bobcat adventure is the first badge that Lion Cub Scouts earn. It introduces them to the values of scouting and helps them start learning about leadership and good character.
Who needs to complete the Lion Bobcat adventure?
Every new Lion Cub Scout needs to complete the Lion Bobcat adventure. It’s an essential part of beginning their scouting journey.
What are the main goals of the Lion Bobcat adventure?
The main goals are to help scouts learn about the Scout Law, understand the importance of being friendly, and practice doing their best in everything they do.
How long does it take to complete the Lion Bobcat adventure?
The time it takes can vary. It depends on how often the den meets and how the activities are scheduled. Generally, it can be done in a single den meeting.
Where do parents find the booklet for requirement 4?
Parents can get the booklet “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide” from the Scouting website.
Can the Lion Bobcat adventure be done at home?
Most of the adventure is done in den meetings, but requirement 4 must be done at home with a parent or legal guardian.
What should den leaders do to support scouts in completing the Lion Bobcat adventure?
Den leaders should explain each requirement clearly, organize activities that help meet these requirements, and keep parents informed, especially about activities that need to be done at home.
What happens after completing the Lion Bobcat adventure?
After completing the Lion Bobcat adventure, scouts will receive a belt loop to recognize their achievement. They can then start working on other adventures in the Lion Cub Scout program.
Wrapping Up the Lion Bobcat Adventure
The Lion Bobcat adventure starts young Lion Cub Scouts on their scouting path. It teaches them what it means to be a scout and introduces them to important scouting principles like the Scout Law. These concepts help scouts learn to be kind, helpful, and responsible.
This adventure also helps Cub Scouts make friends in their den. They do activities together, share stories about trying their best, and learn how to stay safe. Making friends is important because it makes scouting more fun and supportive.
For den leaders, the Lion Bobcat adventure is a chance to teach new scouts the basics of scouting. It’s a time to help new Cub Scouts and their families feel welcome and part of the group. Leaders help make sure scouts understand and learn from the adventure.
In the end, the Lion Bobcat adventure is an important first step for scouts. It gives them the skills they need to grow into confident and caring people. Starting with this adventure, scouts and their families begin a journey that brings lots of learning and fun.
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